Developer Taylor Morrison will unveil model homes from noon to 3 p.m. Feb. 22 in its Esplanade at Starling community in Punta Gorda that will have nearly 600 residential units when built out.

Recent hurricanes and flooding events prompted some Charlotte County homeowners to either demolish or elevate their homes.

Fairs and festivals, local St. Patrick's Day and Mardi Gras celebrations, and other events in Sarasota, Manatee and Charlotte ...